1971 Ford GT 70 vs. 1947 Jeep Station Wagon
To start off, 1971 Ford GT 70 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Jeep Station Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Jeep Station Wagon would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1947 Jeep Station Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford GT 70 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1947 Jeep Station Wagon. (59 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford GT 70 should accelerate faster than 1947 Jeep Station Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Jeep Station Wagon weights approximately 595 kg more than 1971 Ford GT 70.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1947 Jeep Station Wagon (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford GT 70. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1947 Jeep Station Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford GT 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford GT 70 | 1947 Jeep Station Wagon | |
| Make | Ford | Jeep |
| Model | GT 70 | Station Wagon |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1947 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2650 mm |
